Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for June 17, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. DPIIT releases new series of WPI and PPI with base year 2022-23: MoC&I

• What happened: DPIIT releases new series of WPI and PPI with base year 2022-23: MoC&IIn June 2026, the office of Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) released the revised series of “Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)” with base year2022-23.Transition to PPIIndex Revision:The new WPI series will replace the existing2011-12base year series. Index Transition:The revised WPI (base year 2022–23) will continue to be published alongsidePPIfor five years.
• Key details: Union MinisterPralhadJoshi Launches WT-MARUT Portal; Targets 100 GW Wind Capacity by 2030On 15 June 2026, Union MinisterPralhadJoshi, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launchedWT-MARUT(Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker),India’s firstWind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal, at the Global Wind Day Conference 2026 held in Goa. About WT-MARUT Portal:Features:It provides component sourcing visibility, supplier qualification mechanisms, collaboration tools, export readiness support and secure hosting of industry data within India.Implementation:The platform was developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with support from the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA).Other Releases:Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, MNRE,also released the Wind Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) Portal, a Coffee Table Book of Pawan Urja (wind energy), and a series of Knowledge Reports and State-wise Policy Reports prepared by leading industry and knowledge partners.
• Key points: It also released a new series of Output Producer Price Index (OPPI), Trial Input Producer Price Index (IPPI) and Service PPI of seven services: Banking, Securities Transaction, Insurance, Management of Pension Funds, Railways, Air (Passenger), and Telecom.; After this transition period, WPI will be discontinued, and PPI will become the primary producer-price measure.; The platform is designed to strengthen domestic wind manufacturing, improve supply-chain transparency, and support India’s goal of reaching100 Gigawatt (GW)ofwind energycapacity by2030.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. IIT Hyderabad to Set up ‘CODENE’, India’s first Nuclear Engineering Design Centre

• What happened: IIT Hyderabad to Set up ‘CODENE’, India’s first Nuclear Engineering Design CentreIn June 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad(IIT-H),Telangana, will establish‘CODENE(Centre for Design and Engineering in Nuclear Energy)’,India’s 1st Centre of Design Excellence in Nuclear Engineering at its campus in Hyderabad, Telangana.AboutCODENE:Background:The initiative is part of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed betweenIIT-H,Coastal Engineering and Equipments (India) Pvt. Limited(CEEPL India),andFrance’s Dassault Systemes SE,during Bharat Innovates 2026 held in Nice, France.Focus Areas:The centre will focus on next-generation reactor technologies, nuclear safety systems, computational modelling, and advanced materials, while also strengthening capacity building through training in nuclear science and engineering.Technology:The proposed facility will use advanced 3D modeling and digital twin technologies of Dassault Systemes.Significance:The new centre is expected to bolster India’s capabilities in nuclear engineering design and generate skilled workforce for the country’s expanding nuclear energy programme.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. DIBD Partners with GEM to Enable Multilingual Access to Public Procurement

• What happened: DIBD Partners with GEM to Enable Multilingual Access to Public ProcurementIn June 2026,Digital India BHASHINI(BHASha INterface for India)Division(DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Government e Marketplace(GeM), National Public Procurement Portal under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)under ‘BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan – A BHASHINI Sahayogi Program’ Key Details of MoU:Aim:The initiative aims to enable multilingual access, governance, and service delivery on GeM platforms using voice-first technology and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), supporting communication across 22 official Indian languages and other regional languages.Collaboration:GeM and BHASHINI will jointly develop and deploy multilingual digital public resources through initiatives such as BHASHINI Udyat, Mitra, Appmitra, Sahyogi, and Pravakta. Features:Encourages data contributions throughBhashadaan, awareness campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, supports development and sharing of language resources for multilingual procurement across the GeM ecosystem.
• Key points: The initiative aims to strengthen multilingual digital capabilities across India’s public procurement ecosystem through theBHASHINI Platform.; The collaboration will enable translation Application Programming Interface(APIs), domain-specific language models, multilingual glossaries, voice-enabled tools, voice bots, and linguistic datasets to strengthen multilingual capabilities across the GeM ecosystem.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. ASI and Denmark Sign MoU for Underwater Survey of Oresund Shipwreck near

• What happened: ASI and Denmark Sign MoU for Underwater Survey of Oresund Shipwreck nearKaraikalThe Archaeological Survey of India(ASI)’sUnderwater Archaeology Wing(UAW)and the National Museum of Denmark: Njord – Center for Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage, Copenhagen, Denmark, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)to conduct a non-invasive underwater survey near Karaikal, Puducherry, to locate and document the wreck of the Danish ship Oresund in 1619 CE. AboutIndo–Danish Underwater Archaeology Collaboration:Significance:The Oresund is the first Danish vessel to reach India and, after wrecking near Karaikal, provides key evidence of early European maritime presence, Danish East India Company-era activity, and Indo–Danish cultural interactions.Project Scope:The collaboration enables the application of advanced non-invasive scientific and technological methods to locate and identify potential shipwreck remains, while supporting the documentation, protection, and scientific study of underwater cultural heritage.
• Key details: NBA ReconstitutesAgrobiodiversityExpert Committee; withPadmaShriDr P LGautamas its ChairIn June 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority(NBA),under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), reconstituted theExpert Committee onAgrobiodiversitywith Padma Shri awardeeDr. P. L.Gautam,a renowned agricultural scientist and former Chairperson of the NBA and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), as its Chair.AboutExpert Committee on Agrobiodiversity:Legal Status:The expert committee was reconstituted under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity (BD Act, 2002), for a period ofone year.Co-Chair:The NBA has also appointedDr.TrilochanMohapatra,Chairperson of Protection of PPVFRA as the Co-Chair of the Committee.Key Responsibilities:NBA has outlined the responsibilities of the committee like: advising the authority on integrating biodiversity considerations into the agriculture sector and promoting sustainable agricultural practices; examining issues relating to the seed sector under the BD Act, 2002; reviewing guidelines for international collaborative research involving biological resources and others.
• Key points: The initiative aims to strengthen Indo–Danish cooperation in underwater heritage research and study early 17th-century maritime links through the first Danish ship known to have reached India.; Kamikaze drones, or loitering munitions, are unmanned systems that destroy targets by striking them directly.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Indian Army Signs MoU with Bharti Airtel to Expand Mobile Connectivity in

• What happened: Indian Army Signs MoU with Bharti Airtel to Expand Mobile Connectivity inARIn June 2026, Indian Army(IA)signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)withBharti Airtel Limitedto expand mobile communication infrastructure inKamengdistrict, Arunachal Pradesh (AR). About IA–Bharti Airtel MoU:Development:Improved connectivity will support education, healthcare, financial inclusion, Electronic (e)-governance, better communication, and boost tourism, local business, and entrepreneurship.Security:Upgraded infrastructure will enhance military communication, situational awareness, and logistics support in forward areas.Significance:The initiative promotes military–civil integration for development in border regions and aligns with Viksit Bharat @2047.Uniform Reforms:The IA released the‘Army Uniforms–2026 Pamphlet’, introducing the Bandi Jacket for formal wear and a Battle Jacket to replace the winter uniform by June 2029.
• Key details: KeralaCMV D SatheesanInauguratedFree Bus Travel Scheme ‘Priyadarshini’for Women & TransgendersIn June 2026, the Chief Minister (CM) of KeralaV DSatheesan, inaugurated the‘Priyadarshini’free bus travel scheme across Kerala, enabling women and transgender persons to travel free of cost on 3,125 ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) busesacross the state. About the Launch ofPriyadarshiniScheme:Eligibility:All women and transgender persons are eligible for the scheme irrespective of income, caste, social status, or age.Implementation:Beneficiaries receive zero-value tickets through an Electronic Ticket Machine (ETM) while travelling on designated KSRTC buses.Significance:The scheme is the first major welfare promise implemented under the United Democratic Front (UDF) Government’s Indira Guarantees programme, with the Kerala Government reimbursing KSRTC for revenue losses at an estimated cost of overRs.60 croreper monthandRs.800 croreannually, while placing Kerala alongside Tamil Nadu (TN), Andhra Pradesh (AP), Karnataka, and Telangana in providing free bus travel for women and transgender persons. *******.
• Key points: The initiative will improve access to government services, education, healthcare, and financial inclusion while enhancing operational communication for troops deployed in forward areas.; They also include changes in ceremonial sword usage and the removal of the term ‘Royal’, reinforcing India’s indigenous military identity.; The scheme aims to enhance mobility, reduce transportation costs, and promote the socio-economic empowerment and social inclusion of women and transgender persons.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Jio Platforms Enters WIPO Global Top 20 Patent Rankings, Becomes Only Indian Company on List

• What happened: Jio Platforms Enters WIPO Global Top 20 Patent Rankings, Becomes Only Indian Company on ListIn June 2026,Jio Platforms(JPL) , the technology arm of Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), entered into the global top 20 in the latestPatent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) rankingsfor 2025 released by theWorld Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO). Key Findings:Top Countries:The top five origins accounted for over78.2%of all PCT applications filed in 2025.
• Key points: It is the only Indian technology innovator to break into the Global Top-20 coveted list.; Chinatopped the world in 2025 PCT filings with 73,718 applications, while Indiaranked12thglobally with 3,070 PCT applications.; China topped the global rankings in 2025 PCT applications, followed by the USA (52,617) and Japan (47,922).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

7. Top PCT Patent Applicants

• What happened: Top PCT Patent Applicants: For the ninth consecutive year,Huawei Technologies(China) remained the world’s top Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applicant, filing 7,523 applications in 2025.
• Key points: It was followed by Samsung Electronics (Republic of Korea) with 4,698 applications and Qualcomm (USA) with 3,227.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

8. Top Research Applicant:

• What happened: Top Research Applicant:With 342 published applications, China’sShenzhen Institute of Advanced Technologyremained the leading applicant among government and public research organizations (PROs) in 2025.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

9. DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

• What happened: DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise MissileIn June 2026, the Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO)successfully conducted a flight-test of theLong Range Land Attack Cruise Missile(LRLACM) with an expected range of up to1,500 kmfromDr APJ Abdul Kalam Island,Odisha. Key Details of Trial:Validation:The missile’s performance was monitored through radar, electro-optical tracking systems and telemetry stations deployed along the flight path.Development:LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners.
• Key points: The missile successfully met all mission objectives, validating key technologies in propulsion, guidance, navigation and control, and warhead delivery, during trials conducted by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur using a mobile articulated launcher.; Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru, Karnataka is the Nodal Laboratory.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

10. SEBI Introduced Revised Framework for ETFs Effective from September 01, 2026

• What happened: SEBI Introduced Revised Framework for ETFs Effective from September 01, 2026In June 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)revised the trading framework for Exchange Traded Funds(ETFs),introducing dynamic price bandsto determine their base price. Key Changes:Equity and Debt ETFs:Replacing the existing fixed 20% price band based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) for equity ETFs and debt ETFs, the revised framework introduced dynamic price band (excluding overnight and liquid ETFs) with initial limit of 10%, which can later be expanded up to 20% after a cooling-off period.
• Key details: ETF for Commodity:For commodity ETFs tracking gold and silver, the updated framework prescribed dynamic price bands with an initial limit of±6%,which can be expanded in stages of 3% following a cooling-off period based on market movements.Pre-Open CallAuction:The revised norms introduced a pre-open call auction mechanism specifically for commodity ETFs to enhance better price discovery, while domestic ETFs trade only during Indian market hours.
• Key points: As per SEBI’s circular, the new trading rules for ETFs will come into effect fromSeptember 1, 2026.; The price band will further be expanded by 5% increments if prices hit the upper threshold during the trading session.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. Lt Vishal Kumar Awarded Sword of Honour and President’s Gold Medal at IMA Passing Out Parade 2026

• What happened: Lt Vishal Kumar Awarded Sword of Honour and President’s Gold Medal at IMA Passing Out Parade 2026In June 2026, President of IndiaDroupadiMurmupresented theSword of HonourandPresident’s Gold Medalto Lieutenant(Lt) Vishal Kumar,at the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, for securing first place in the overall Order of Merit and emerging as the best all-round officer cadet. About Lt Vishal Kumar:Background:Lt Vishal Kumar, hailing from Patna, Bihar, who cleared the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination on his first attempt, completed three years of training at NDA, and subsequently joined IMA, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.Achievement:As Academy Cadet Adjutant (ACA), one of the highest cadet appointments at IMA, he excelled in academics, military training, physical fitness, leadership, and extracurricular activities, emerging as the top cadet of the 158th Regular Course.Sword of Honour: The award is presented to the best all-round gentleman cadet of the IMA, while the President’s Gold Medal is awarded to the cadet securing first position in the overall Order of Merit.
• Key points: Academy Under OfficerPrince Rajsecured the Silver Medal for second position, while Senior Under OfficerTejas Bhattwon the Bronze Medal for third position in the overall Order of Merit.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. Sarvam AI Becomes India’s 130th Unicorn After Raising USD 234 Million

• What happened: Sarvam AI Becomes India’s 130th Unicorn After Raising USD 234 MillionIn June 2026,Sarvam AI,India’s full-stack sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, became India’s130th unicornafter raisingUSD 234 million(i.e. nearly 2,210 crore) as part of its USD 300 million Series B funding round.
• Key details: Key Details:Milestone:With the latest funding round, SarvamAI became thefifth startupto join India’s unicorn club in 2026, following KreditBee, Neysa, Juspay, and Aerospace.Investors:HCL Tech and Bessemer Venture Partners led the funding round, with participation from existing investors Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners.Acquisition:As part of the deal, HCL Technologies Limited(HCLTech)will acquire a minority stake (10.46%) in SarvamAI worth Rs 1,427.25 crore (approximately USD 150 million).
• Key points: Following this, the company’s  valuation reachesUSD 1.5 billion,making it India’s only AI startup to achieve this feat.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

14. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Agatthiyar- The Unifier’

• What happened: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Agatthiyar- The Unifier’In June 2026, Vice President of India,C. P.
• Key details: Radhakrishnanreleased the book ‘Agatthiyar – The Unifier’, authored by O. Shama Bhat and Dr. M.
• Key points: The book was published by Kalaimagal magazine.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

15. Global Wind Day 2026 – June 15

• What happened: Global Wind Day 2026 – June 15Global Wind Day, also known as World Wind Day, is observed annually on15 Juneto raise awareness about the importance of wind energy and its potential as a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of power. Background:First Observance:World Wind Day was first observed in2007by the European Wind Energy Association(EWEA)to promote awareness about the benefits and potential of wind energy across Europe.Global Expansion: In 2009, World Wind Day evolved into a global observance through a partnership between the EWEA and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), extending its reach.Organisers:This annual event is coordinated by WindEurope (formerly the European Wind Energy Association,EWEA) in partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), along with various national Renewable Energy (RE) associations.2026 Events:The Government of India(GoI) hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June 2026 in Goa.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Our Wind, Our Community.”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. Asean dengue day 2026 – June 15

• What happened: Asean dengue day 2026 – June 15ASEAN Dengue Day(ADD)is observed annually across the globe onJune 15to raise awareness and strengthen regional efforts against dengue through preventive measures, scientific advancements, and community participation. Background:Adoption:The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) endorsed the observance of ADD during the 10th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting in 2010.Inauguration:The first official ADD was observed onJune 15, 2011, in Jakarta, Indonesia.Partnership:Since 2012, the WHO has partnered with ASEAN to mark the day.Observance in India:National Dengue Day is observed annually onMay 16in India.2026 Event:The9th AsiaDengue Summit (ADS) 2026was held in Singapore from 15–17 June 2026.
• Key points: Theme:“ASEAN United: Zero Dengue Deaths – A Future We Build Together by 2030”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: DPIIT releases new series of WPI and PPI with base year 2022-23: MoC&I?

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(c) Correct answer from the news item
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Q2. Which of the following is related to: IIT Hyderabad to Set up ‘CODENE’, India’s first Nuclear Engineering Design Centre?

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(c) Correct answer from the news item
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Q3. Which of the following is related to: DIBD Partners with GEM to Enable Multilingual Access to Public Procurement?

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(c) Correct answer from the news item
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Q4. Which of the following is related to: ASI and Denmark Sign MoU for Underwater Survey of Oresund Shipwreck near?

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(c) Correct answer from the news item
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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Indian Army Signs MoU with Bharti Airtel to Expand Mobile Connectivity in?

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